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Estrella Foothills High School

High School · Buckeye Union High School District (4284) · Goodyear, AZ

A Buckeye Union High School District (4284) high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

13033 S ESTRELLA PKWY, Goodyear, AZ 85338

  • Math 46% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation6.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$9,921
Chronic Absenteeism36.5%

Students at Estrella Foothills High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Estrella Foothills High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,654/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goodyear), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$99,345

Median home value

$396,100

Median rent

$1,822/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West-mec - Estrella Foothills High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi1Compare →
Buckeye Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available1,824Compare →
Buhsd Institute of Online LearningEnrollment path unverified4.99–12Not available118Compare →
Youngker High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available2,100Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Buckeye Union High School District (4284)

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$9,921NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Estrella Foothills High School is listed in Buckeye Union High School District (4284); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Estrella Foothills High School

Estrella Foothills High School is a public high school in Goodyear, AZ, part of Buckeye Union High School District (4284), serving approximately 1,461 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,001 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Estrella Foothills High School

What grades does Estrella Foothills High School serve?

Estrella Foothills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Estrella Foothills High School?

Estrella Foothills High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,461 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Estrella Foothills High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Estrella Foothills High School is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Estrella Foothills High School rank in AZ?

Estrella Foothills High School ranks #1,001 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Estrella Foothills High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Estrella Foothills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Estrella Foothills High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Estrella Foothills High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Estrella Foothills High School a charter school?

No, Estrella Foothills High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Estrella Foothills High School a Title I school?

No, Estrella Foothills High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,461
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.5%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 85338)
64,448
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
37.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85338; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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